The Four Elements and Jung

When making a comparison between Western astrology and C.G. Jung's brand of depth psychology - we naturally begin with the similarities between Western astrology's 4 elements (Fire, Earth, Air, and Water) and Jung's 4 psychological types or functions (Intuitive, Sensation, Thinking, and Feeling).

The 4 elements of astrology and the 4 psychological types are foundational cornerstones in each of the respective systems.

Oddly enough - in spite of being foundational cornerstones in both systems - neither tends to get much "press," treatment, and/or general attention. Perhaps, it's because these concepts are not as "sexy" or exciting as certain other more interesting concepts involved in Western astrology and Jungian psychology. I don't know…

Cornerstones of the Psyche
When making a comparison between Western astrology and C.G. Jung's brand of depth psychology - we naturally begin with the similarities between Western astrology's 4 elements and Jung's 4 psychological types or functions.

More on Jung's Types
To the 4 functions, Jung added 2 differing, and opposing "attitudes": Extraversion vs Introversion. These 2 attitudes have now become terms well integrated into popular vernacular and should be familiar to just about everyone.

Elements vs Types
The million dollar question still remains: Can a simple statistical correlation be shown between astrology's 4 elements and Jung's 4 types or functions?

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